SKYJACK Album Launch / with A Million O Clock (night 1)

ABOUT

SKYJACK returns to South Africa to launch their third studio album Light Cycle.  

SKYJACK is what happens when a heavyweight South African jazz trio meets a pair of Swiss horn masters. Featuring the rhythm section of Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper and Jonno Sweetman; with horns Marc Stucki and Andreas Tschopp.

Over the course of a decade, this all-star quintet has forged a reputation as an innovative and adventurous force in contemporary African and European jazz. Combining deep grooves with thrilling rides and avant-garde experimentation, Skyjack is a powerhouse live band.

They will share the bill with another Swiss / South African collab project known as A Million O Clock. Lead by Swiss saxophonist Benedikt Reising, with Rico Baumann on drums, and South Africans Yonela Mnana on piano, and Shane Cooper on bass. The band is an ever-evolving sound and shape-shifting ensemble, sharing compositions that are both beautiful and groovey.

7pm - A Million O Clock performance, with a short intermission afterwards, followed by SKYJACK.

The tour is made possible thanks to the support of Pro Helvetia Johannesburg.

Vinyl and CD copies of our albums will be for sale on the night.

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